PChain ICO Review And PCH Token Analysis

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PChain ICO Overview

The PChain ICO and PCH Token offer a multi-chain system designed to address the dual issues of scalability and interoperability. Toward the goal of maximizing versatility, the PChain protocol leverages features like side-chain architecture, cross-chain transactions and a smart contract data oracle. PChain is also the first multi-chain solution to be EVM-compatible.

With their high-performance, all-purpose concept, PChain has laid out a pathway toward a new protocol with the potential to support the deployment of large-scale dApps.

PChain ICO Value Proposition

The architecture of PChain will employ a number of mechanisms to achieve the vision of a highly interoperable, scalable blockchain solution. The multi-chain structure allows for dapps to operate on their own side-chains, completely independent from one another. This structure ensures that an overload on one chain does not affect the performance of any other chain in the system.

While the side-chains are separate, they are still capable of interacting and transacting if necessary. Cross-chain invocations and transactions allow for 1) exchange between PCH and any other supported cryptocurrency 2) use of other currencies to fuel transactions, simplifying the exchange of cryptocurrency and digital assets.

Initially, PChain will support ERC20 and BCH tokens to directly invoke smart contracts. Finally, the cross-chain architecture also allows for transactions between disparate side-chains on the PChain protocol itself.

Another core feature deployed by PChain is the Oracle. The Oracle feature provides a means for migrating data onto the chain into smart contracts. A core component of the Oracle designed to ease the onboarding of information is called Smart Data.

The purpose of the Smart Data feature is to filter and sort information for the Oracle. Smart Data adds to the value of building dApps on PChain by streamlining the combination of blockchain with Big Data and AI.

PCH is the underlying means of transacting value and rewards on the protocol. PCH will first be released as an ERC20 token.

Basic Structure of PChain

PChain ICO Team

Feng Cao (Founder) – Feng Cao spent 9 years with IBM, rising the ranks to Senior Staff Researcher. He is the Co-founder and CTO of FinChain, an enterprise that builds blockchain solutions for financial companies. Feng Cao has also contributed to the blockchain community in China through his role as Co-founder of ChinaLedger, a leading blockchain alliance. He is also working with the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing to encourage the use of distributed ledger technology for supply-chain management.

Steven LV (CTO) – Steven has 10 years of leadership experience as a CTO and Senior Software Engineer. In his last position before PChain he served as CTO of blockchain solutions company, Shanghai Wanchain (not to be confused with the protocol Wanchain). He holds a Master of Computer Science from Tsinghua University.Frank Ma (Lead Software Developer) – Frank Ma has 4 years of experience as Senior Software Development Engineer with SAP. He has an additional 7 years experience as a Software Development Engineer with SAP subsidiary, Sybase. He holds a Master of Computer Science from Xi’an Jiaotong University.

Kevin Zheng (Data Management): Kevin Zheng is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Queensland. His website displays an impressive track record of accomplishments in the realm of data management research, having published over 100 peer-reviewed papers on Big Data and AI.

Additional information on the rest of the team can be found on the PChain website.

PChain ICO Strengths and Opportunities

PChain’s concept of an EVM-compatible, multi-chain protocol is a significant strength of the project. The protocol uses Solidity and EVM for smart contracts both on the mainchain and sidechains. EVM support allows for migration of existing dApps from the Ethereum network to take advantage of the higher versatility that a multi-chain system offers.

Developers can also more easily transition toward building dApps specifically for PChain using the same coding language in which they are already proficient.

PChain have several institutional partnerships, including one with the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP). The CFLP is a government-mandated consortium of industry players that share information on new tech applications for the logistics sector. While not an enterprise partnership in and of itself, the CFLP could provide one valuable channel for connecting with large enterprises to pilot PChain.

PChain ICO Weaknesses and Threats

Institutional partners aside, PChain has yet to announce any official enterprise partnerships, though they are ostensibly in the works.

While Feng Cao’s stature as a go-to for blockchain solutions appears promising, nothing can be taken for granted until enterprise partnerships are officially announced.

Furthermore, for protocols an ecosystem roadmap is requisite for attracting both interest from enterprises and that of developers to build dApps. PChain have made very little information available as to what their plans are for building a thriving ecosystem.

Partnerships are much more likely when a project has already showcased the results of their product development efforts, at whatever stage they might be in. Although statements have been made by the team that development of the prototype is underway, we have no evidence to corroborate this.

In an interview with Feng Cao, he stated a prototype could be made available at anytime if the team chose to do so, but was unwilling to share anymore information. PChain do have publically accessible GitHub page, but as of April 20th, there’s next to no activity.

When it comes to the product roadmap, PChain are currently in the beginning of what they call the “Dewdrop” stage. In 7 months time from publishing the white paper, the roadmap indicates a test net of the mainchain will be online.

The white paper was published on March 1st, 2018, so the scheduled completion of Dewdrop should be in October. At +12 months after the white paper release (March 2019), PChain aim to launch the mainnet.

While PChain is at present the only EVM-compatible, multi-chain protocol, a year is plenty of time in the crypto world for contenders to join in.

The Verdict on PChain

Even with a CEO who has prior experience building blockchain products, the absence of a prototype is a concern we have with the PChain ICO.

As a concept, the protocol is impressive and the credentials of the team instill a degree of confidence in their ability to deliver.

However, without any enterprise partnerships, business development strategy or prototype product, we’re left with the quality of the team, concept and community to make a decision.

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Summary

The PChain ICO (PCH Token) looks to create a scalable and interoperable blockchain that will allow distributed applications (dApps) to operate independently of one another on discrete sidechains. Their 'Smart Data' concept is designed to integrate the main chain with Big Data and AI - a notably heavy lift in blockchain tech - while streamlining access to such data for dApps. While we see great value in the concept and team, the lack of partnerships, MVP, and any GitHub activity is concerning.

The PChain ICO (PCH Token) looks to create a scalable and interoperable blockchain that will allow distributed applications (dApps) to operate independently of one another on discrete sidechains. Their ‘Smart Data’ concept is designed to integrate the main chain with Big Data and AI – a notably heavy lift in blockchain tech – while streamlining access to such data for dApps. While we see great value in the concept and team, the lack of partnerships, MVP, and any GitHub activity is concerning.

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